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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.47, 1,857.96 and 508.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.47, 1,857.96 and 508.03 is: 762.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.47 : 1,857.96 = 508.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.47/1,857.96 = 508.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.47x = 1,857.96 × 508.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.47x = 943,899.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,899.42/1,238.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 762.15

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